Taxes take center stage in the 2024 presidential campaign
Posted September 30, 2024 / No comments
Early voting for the 2024 election has already kicked off in some states, but voters are still seeking additional information on the candidates’ platforms, including their tax proposals. The details can be hard to come by — and additional proposals continue to emerge from the candidates. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most notable
Read MoreIRS suspends processing of ERTC claims
Posted September 19, 2023 / No comments
In the face of a flood of illegitimate claims for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), the IRS has imposed an immediate moratorium through at least the end of 2023 on processing new claims for the credit. The reason the IRS cites for the move is the risk of honest small business owners being scammed
Read MoreSocial Security’s future: The problem and the proposals
Posted August 17, 2023 / No comments
Recent reports have raised anew concerns about the impending insolvency of the Social Security program, absent congressional action. Social Security reform has long been considered a “third rail” of American politics and understandably so — the options for heading off insolvency will inevitably cause pain for significant segments of the population. Yet some in Congress
Read MorePresident Biden’s proposed budget includes notable tax provisions
Posted March 16, 2023 / No comments
President Biden has released his proposed budget for the federal government for the 2024 fiscal year. The budget, which aims to cut the deficit by nearly $3 trillion over 10 years, includes numerous provisions that would affect the tax bills of both individuals and businesses. While most of these proposals stand little chance of enactment with a Republican
Read MoreTax Collection Scams
Posted February 20, 2023 / No comments
With each tax season comes more opportunities for criminals to find ways to run scams. Scammers find creative ways to try to get personal information and payments from individuals. We would like to share a quick video on tax collection scams to raise awareness. Watch Video
Read More2023 tax calendar
Posted January 11, 2023 / No comments
To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2023 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Please review the calendar and let us know if you have any questions about the deadlines or would like assistance in meeting them. Date Deadline for January 10
Read More5 steps to take now to cut your 2022 tax liability
Posted November 8, 2022 / No comments
It has been quite a year — high inflation, rising interest rates and a bear stock market. While there’s not a lot you can do about any of these financial factors, you may have some control over how your federal tax bill for the year turns out. Here are some strategies to consider executing before
Read MoreClean Vehicle Credit comes with caveats
Posted September 7, 2022 / No comments
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes a wide range of tax incentives aimed at combating the dire effects of climate change. One of the provisions receiving considerable attention from consumers is the expansion of the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit (IRC Section 30D), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit. While the expanded credit seems
Read MoreIRS offers penalty relief for 2019, 2020 tax years
Posted August 31, 2022 / No comments
While the recently announced student loan debt relief has captured numerous headlines, it’s estimated that another federal relief program announced on the same day will provide more than $1.2 billion in tax refunds or credits. Specifically, IRS Notice 2022-36 extends penalty relief to both individuals and businesses who missed the filing deadlines for certain 2019 and/or 2020
Read MoreCHIPS Act poised to boost U.S. businesses
Posted August 5, 2022 / No comments
The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act (CHIPS Act) was recently passed by Congress as part of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. President Biden is expected to sign it into law shortly. Among other things, the $52 billion package provides generous tax incentives to increase domestic production of semiconductors, also
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